Indicação geográfica do azeite de dendê e turismo em Taperoá – BA: possibilidades para desenvolvimento territorial.

Abstract

With an integrated approach of the concepts of Geographical Indication, Tourism and Territory, this research seeks to investigate how the Tourism associated with the Geographical Indication of the Palm Oil can contribute to the territorial development of Taperoá-BA. The study highlights a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of the Geographical Indication (GI) in the context of tourism and territorial development, focusing specifically on the municipality of Taperoá-BA. The relationship between the Palm Oil GI and the local tourist attractions emerges as a significant potential booster of territorial development. The emphasis on differentiation of products and places through the GI is ably articulated as an essential strategy to compete in the globalized marketplace. The GI, known as an instrument of protection, promotion of local culture and valorization of products, contributes to the construction of an identity and increases the added value of the local products. The interconnection between tourism, industrial property and territory is deeply explored, highlighting the complexity of the tourism phenomenon. The methodology adopted, based on the General Theory of Systems, proposed by Bertalanffy, highlights the transformative potential of the tourism as a booster of the local development. The research incorporates statistical data from Municipal Agricultural Production, supporting the prominent position of Taperoá-BA in the palm oil production. Besides, the findings of the research describe in detail the integration of the proposed tourist routes, highlighting their relationship with the local culture, the specific attractions and the community participation. The research also addresses sustainability and environmental considerations, exploring how the implementation of the tourism can be conducted in a responsible manner. Observations on the involvement of the local community in tourism development are highlighted, emphasizing participatory initiatives and strategies to ensure local benefits. The insertion of Taperoá as a municipality with a great tourist potential, especially in the Tourist Zone of the Palm Oil Coast, provides context and support for the relevance of the study of this location. The analysis of palm oil cultivation as an integral part of local identity, both in gastronomy and religious practices, adds significant layers to the understanding of cultural heritage and the tourism potential. In view of the above, the research offers a comprehensive and grounded view of the relationship between the GI of Palm Oil, the tourism and the territorial development in Taperoá-BA, clearly delineating the complexity of these interactions and pointing to future directions of research and sustainable development.